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YouTube says it is adjusting its Shorts recommendations to prioritize "original content" and reduce the reach of channels re-uploading others' content

YouTube says it wants to 'focus on originality' in a push to surface better Shorts recommendations for users.

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YouTube says it is adjusting its Shorts recommendations to prioritize "original content" and reduce the reach of channels re-uploading others' content

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